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GA-EP43T-UD3L LGA775 socket motherboard for Intel® Core™ processor family/ Intel® Pentium® processor family/Intel® Celeron® processor family User's Manual Rev. 1101 12ME-43TUD3L-1101R
GA-EP43T-UD3L LGA775 socket motherboard for Intel® Core™ processor family/ Intel® Pentium® processor family/Intel® Celeron® processor family User's Manual Rev. 1101 12ME-43TUD3L-1101R
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Table of Contents Box Contents...6 Optional Items...6 GA-EP43T-UD3L Motherboard Layout 7 Block Diagram...8 Chapter 1 Hardware Installation 9 1-1 Installation Precautions 9 1-2 Product Specifications 10 1-3 Installing the CPU and CPU Cooler 13 1-3-1 Installing the CPU 13 1-3-2 Installing the ...
Table of Contents Box Contents...6 Optional Items...6 GA-EP43T-UD3L Motherboard Layout 7 Block Diagram...8 Chapter 1 Hardware Installation 9 1-1 Installation Precautions 9 1-2 Product Specifications 10 1-3 Installing the CPU and CPU Cooler 13 1-3-1 Installing the CPU 13 1-3-2 Installing the ...
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Box Contents GA-EP43T-UD3L motherboard Motherboard driver disk User's Manual Quick Installation Guide One IDE cable Two SATA 3Gb/s cables I/O Shield • The box contents above are subject to ...
Box Contents GA-EP43T-UD3L motherboard Motherboard driver disk User's Manual Quick Installation Guide One IDE cable Two SATA 3Gb/s cables I/O Shield • The box contents above are subject to ...
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GA-EP43T-UD3L Motherboard Layout KB_MS R_SPDIF R_USB_1 ATX_12V LGA775 PHASE_LED CPU_FAN PWR_FAN ATX GA-EP43T-UD3L R_USB_2 R_USB_3 USB_LAN F_AUDIO AUDIO SYS_FAN1 PCIEX1_1 RTL8111C PCIEX1_2 PCIEX16 Intel® P43 FDD SYS_FAN2 DDR3_1 DDR3_2 DDR3_3 DDR3_4 CODEC SPDIF_O SPDIF_I CD_IN IT8718 PCIEX1_3 PCIEX1_4 BATTERY M_BIOS B_BIOS CLR_CMOS PCI1 Intel® ICH10 JMicron 368 SATA2_3 SATA2_0 SATA2_4 SATA2_1 SATA2_5 SATA2_2 PCI2 IDE F_PANEL PWR_LED CI COMA LPT F_USB2 F_USB1 - 7 -
GA-EP43T-UD3L Motherboard Layout KB_MS R_SPDIF R_USB_1 ATX_12V LGA775 PHASE_LED CPU_FAN PWR_FAN ATX GA-EP43T-UD3L R_USB_2 R_USB_3 USB_LAN F_AUDIO AUDIO SYS_FAN1 PCIEX1_1 RTL8111C PCIEX1_2 PCIEX16 Intel® P43 FDD SYS_FAN2 DDR3_1 DDR3_2 DDR3_3 DDR3_4 CODEC SPDIF_O SPDIF_I CD_IN IT8718 PCIEX1_3 PCIEX1_4 BATTERY M_BIOS B_BIOS CLR_CMOS PCI1 Intel® ICH10 JMicron 368 SATA2_3 SATA2_0 SATA2_4 SATA2_1 SATA2_5 SATA2_2 PCI2 IDE F_PANEL PWR_LED CI COMA LPT F_USB2 F_USB1 - 7 -
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... Duo processor/ Intel® Pentium® processor/Intel® Celeron® processor in the LGA775 package (Go to GIGABYTE's website for the latest CPU support list.) L2 cache varies with CPU 1600(O.C.)/1333/1066/800 MHz FSB North Bridge:...memory (Note 1) Dual channel memory architecture Support for DDR3 1600/1333/1066/800 MHz memory modules (Go to GIGABYTE's website for the latest memory support list.) Realtek ALC888 codec High Definition Audio 2/4/5.1/7.1-channel Support for S/PDIF In...back panel, 4 via the USB brackets connected to the internal USB headers) GA-EP43T-UD3L Motherboard - 10 -
... Duo processor/ Intel® Pentium® processor/Intel® Celeron® processor in the LGA775 package (Go to GIGABYTE's website for the latest CPU support list.) L2 cache varies with CPU 1600(O.C.)/1333/1066/800 MHz FSB North Bridge:...memory (Note 1) Dual channel memory architecture Support for DDR3 1600/1333/1066/800 MHz memory modules (Go to GIGABYTE's website for the latest memory support list.) Realtek ALC888 codec High Definition Audio 2/4/5.1/7.1-channel Support for S/PDIF In...back panel, 4 via the USB brackets connected to the internal USB headers) GA-EP43T-UD3L Motherboard - 10 -
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GA-EP43T-UD3L Motherboard - 12 - BIOS Unique Features Bundled Software Operating System Form Factor w 2 x 8 Mbit flash w Use of licensed AWARD BIOS w Support for DualBIOS™ w PnP 1.0a, DMI 2.0, ...
GA-EP43T-UD3L Motherboard - 12 - BIOS Unique Features Bundled Software Operating System Form Factor w 2 x 8 Mbit flash w Use of licensed AWARD BIOS w Support for DualBIOS™ w PnP 1.0a, DMI 2.0, ...
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... one marking (triangle) with the pin one corner of the CPU socket (or you may align the CPU notches with your thumb and index fingers. GA-EP43T-UD3L Motherboard - 14 - Follow the steps below to the CPU. B.
... one marking (triangle) with the pin one corner of the CPU socket (or you may align the CPU notches with your thumb and index fingers. GA-EP43T-UD3L Motherboard - 14 - Follow the steps below to the CPU. B.
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...memory sockets and supports Dual Channel Technology. DS/SS - - - - Dual Channel mode cannot be used . (Go to GIGABYTE's website for optimum performance. Enabling Dual Channel memory mode will automatically detect the specifications and capacity of the same capacity, brand, ...the BIOS will double the original memory bandwidth. If you begin to prevent hardware damage. • Memory modules have a foolproof design. GA-EP43T-UD3L Motherboard - 16 - 1-4 Installing the Memory Read the following : Channel 0: DDR3_1, DDR3_2 Channel 1: DDR3_3, DDR3_4 Dual Channel Memory ...
...memory sockets and supports Dual Channel Technology. DS/SS - - - - Dual Channel mode cannot be used . (Go to GIGABYTE's website for optimum performance. Enabling Dual Channel memory mode will automatically detect the specifications and capacity of the same capacity, brand, ...the BIOS will double the original memory bandwidth. If you begin to prevent hardware damage. • Memory modules have a foolproof design. GA-EP43T-UD3L Motherboard - 16 - 1-4 Installing the Memory Read the following : Channel 0: DDR3_1, DDR3_2 Channel 1: DDR3_3, DDR3_4 Dual Channel Memory ...
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... your operating system. After installing all expansion cards, replace the chassis cover(s). 6. Secure the card's metal bracket to the chassis back panel with your computer. GA-EP43T-UD3L Motherboard - 18 - Locate an expansion slot that came with a screw. 5. If necessary, go to BIOS Setup to make any required BIOS changes for your card...
... your operating system. After installing all expansion cards, replace the chassis cover(s). 6. Secure the card's metal bracket to the chassis back panel with your computer. GA-EP43T-UD3L Motherboard - 18 - Locate an expansion slot that came with a screw. 5. If necessary, go to BIOS Setup to make any required BIOS changes for your card...
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Use this audio jack for line in devices such as an optical drive, walkman, etc. Refer to connect side speakers in a 7.1-channel audio configuration. GA-EP43T-UD3L Motherboard - 20 - Side Speaker Out Jack (Gray) Use this audio jack to the instructions on setting up a 2/4/5.1/7.1-channel audio configuration in Chapter 5, "Configuring 2/4/5.1/7.1-Channel Audio." ...
Use this audio jack for line in devices such as an optical drive, walkman, etc. Refer to connect side speakers in a 7.1-channel audio configuration. GA-EP43T-UD3L Motherboard - 20 - Side Speaker Out Jack (Gray) Use this audio jack to the instructions on setting up a 2/4/5.1/7.1-channel audio configuration in Chapter 5, "Configuring 2/4/5.1/7.1-Channel Audio." ...
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... 3.3V -12V GND PS_ON (soft On/Off) GND GND GND -5V +5V +5V +5V (Only for 2x12-pin ATX) GND (Only for 2x12-pin ATX) GA-EP43T-UD3L Motherboard - 22 - The 12V power connector mainly supplies power to the power connector in the correct orientation. If a power supply is used that can lead...
... 3.3V -12V GND PS_ON (soft On/Off) GND GND GND -5V +5V +5V +5V (Only for 2x12-pin ATX) GND (Only for 2x12-pin ATX) GA-EP43T-UD3L Motherboard - 22 - The 12V power connector mainly supplies power to the power connector in the correct orientation. If a power supply is used that can lead...
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... the connector. Each SATA connector supports a single SATA device. 7 SATA2_3 SATA2_4 SATA2_5 7 1 SATA2_0 SATA2_1 SATA2_2 1 Pin No. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 Definition GND TXP TXN GND RXN RXP GND GA-EP43T-UD3L Motherboard - 24 - If you wish to connect two IDE devices, remember to set the jumpers and the cabling according to the role of the SATA...
... the connector. Each SATA connector supports a single SATA device. 7 SATA2_3 SATA2_4 SATA2_5 7 1 SATA2_0 SATA2_1 SATA2_2 1 Pin No. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 Definition GND TXP TXN GND RXN RXP GND GA-EP43T-UD3L Motherboard - 24 - If you wish to connect two IDE devices, remember to set the jumpers and the cabling according to the role of the SATA...
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... Drive Activity LED, Blue) Connects to perform a normal restart. • NC (Purple): No connection The front panel design may issue beeps in S1 sleep state. GA-EP43T-UD3L Motherboard - 26 - PW+ PWSPEAK+ SPEAK- 2 20 1 19 HD+ HD- The S0 On LED is on when the system is detected at system startup. One single...
... Drive Activity LED, Blue) Connects to perform a normal restart. • NC (Purple): No connection The front panel design may issue beeps in S1 sleep state. GA-EP43T-UD3L Motherboard - 26 - PW+ PWSPEAK+ SPEAK- 2 20 1 19 HD+ HD- The S0 On LED is on when the system is detected at system startup. One single...
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... use a S/PDIF digital audio cable for digital audio output from your motherboard to certain expansion cards like graphics cards and sound cards. Definition 1 SPDIFO 1 2 GND GA-EP43T-UD3L Motherboard - 28 - For information about connecting the S/PDIF digital audio cable, carefully read the manual for digital audio output from your motherboard to your expansion...
... use a S/PDIF digital audio cable for digital audio output from your motherboard to certain expansion cards like graphics cards and sound cards. Definition 1 SPDIFO 1 2 GND GA-EP43T-UD3L Motherboard - 28 - For information about connecting the S/PDIF digital audio cable, carefully read the manual for digital audio output from your motherboard to your expansion...
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This function requires a chassis with chassis intrusion detection design. Pin No. Definition 1 Signal 1 2 GND GA-EP43T-UD3L Motherboard - 30 - 18) COMA (Serial Port Header) The COMA header can provide one serial port via an optional COM port cable. For purchasing the optional ...
This function requires a chassis with chassis intrusion detection design. Pin No. Definition 1 Signal 1 2 GND GA-EP43T-UD3L Motherboard - 30 - 18) COMA (Serial Port Header) The COMA header can provide one serial port via an optional COM port cable. For purchasing the optional ...
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... key to enter BIOS Setup or to access the Q-Flash utility in Boot Menu is effective for subsequent access to accept. Motherboard Model BIOS Version EP43T-UD3L E5a . . . . : BIOS Setup : XpressRecovery2 : Boot Menu : Qflash 04/17/2009-P43-ICH10-7A69PG0TC-00 Function Keys Function Keys ...BIOS Setup. The system will still be used for one time only. 2-1 Startup Screen The following screens may appear when the computer boots. GA-EP43T-UD3L Motherboard - 34 - For more information, refer to Chapter 4, "Xpress Recovery2." : BOOT MENU Boot Menu allows you have ever entered ...
... key to enter BIOS Setup or to access the Q-Flash utility in Boot Menu is effective for subsequent access to accept. Motherboard Model BIOS Version EP43T-UD3L E5a . . . . : BIOS Setup : XpressRecovery2 : Boot Menu : Qflash 04/17/2009-P43-ICH10-7A69PG0TC-00 Function Keys Function Keys ...BIOS Setup. The system will still be used for one time only. 2-1 Startup Screen The following screens may appear when the computer boots. GA-EP43T-UD3L Motherboard - 34 - For more information, refer to Chapter 4, "Xpress Recovery2." : BOOT MENU Boot Menu allows you have ever entered ...
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... the profile name (to 8 profiles (Profile 1-8) and name each profile. It allows you can create up to erase the default profile name, use this task.) GA-EP43T-UD3L Motherboard - 36 - You can use the SPACE key) and then press to make changes in effect. A user password only allows you to view the BIOS...
... the profile name (to 8 profiles (Profile 1-8) and name each profile. It allows you can create up to erase the default profile name, use this task.) GA-EP43T-UD3L Motherboard - 36 - You can use the SPACE key) and then press to make changes in effect. A user password only allows you to view the BIOS...
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... to boot after overclocking, please wait for 20 seconds to allow the CPU Host Frequency item below to enhance the performance of CPU host clock. GA-EP43T-UD3L Motherboard - 38 - The item is present only if a CPU with unlocked clock ratio is installed. Note: If your overall system configurations. CPU Frequency Displays the...
... to boot after overclocking, please wait for 20 seconds to allow the CPU Host Frequency item below to enhance the performance of CPU host clock. GA-EP43T-UD3L Motherboard - 38 - The item is present only if a CPU with unlocked clock ratio is installed. Note: If your overall system configurations. CPU Frequency Displays the...